Hazardous Materials Inspection Services Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk, MA

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1 January 10, 2017 Mr. Christopher Blessen Principal Tappe & Associates 6 Edgerly Place Boston, MA Reference: Hazardous Materials Inspection Services Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk, MA Dear Mr. Blessen: Thank you for the opportunity for Universal Environmental Consultants (UEC) to provide professional services. Enclosed please find the report for Hazardous Materials determination survey at Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk, MA. Please do not hesitate to call should you have any questions. Very truly yours, Universal Environmental Consultants Ammar M. Dieb President UEC:\ \Report.DOC Enclosure

2 REPORT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DETERMINATION SURVEY AT SEEKONK PUBLIC LIBRARY SEEKONK, MASSACHUSETTS PROJECT NO: Survey Date: January 4, 2017 SURVEY CONDUCTED BY: UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 12 BREWSTER ROAD FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702

3 1.0 INTRODUCTION: UEC has been providing comprehensive asbestos services since 2001 and has completed projects throughout New England. We have completed projects for a variety of clients including commercial, industrial, municipal, and public and private schools. We maintain appropriate asbestos licenses and staff with a minimum of twenty years of experience. UEC was contracted by Tappe & Associates to conduct a determination survey for accessible Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and other hazardous materials at the Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk, MA The scope of work included the inspection of accessible ACM, collection of bulk samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos, determination of types of ACM found and cost estimates for remediation. Bulk samples analyses for asbestos were performed using the standard Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) in accordance with EPA standard. Bulk samples were collected by a Massachusetts licensed asbestos inspector Mr. Leonard J. Busa (AI ) and analyzed by a Massachusetts licensed laboratory Asbestos Identification Laboratory, Woburn, MA. Refer to samples results. 2.0 FINDINGS: Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM): The regulations for asbestos inspection are based on representative sampling. It would be impractical and costly to sample all materials in all areas. Therefore, representative samples of each homogenous area were collected and analyzed or assumed. All suspect materials were grouped into homogenous areas. By definition a homogenous area is one in which the materials are evenly mixed and similar in appearance and texture throughout. A homogeneous area shall be determined to contain asbestos based on findings that the results of at least one sample collected from that area shows that asbestos is present in an amount greater than 1 percent in accordance with EPA regulations. All suspect materials that contain any amount of asbestos must be considered asbestos if it is scheduled to be removed per the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations. Number of Samples Collected Thirty three (33) bulk samples were collected from the following materials suspected of containing asbestos: Type and Location of Material 1. Carpet glue at main floor 2. Carpet glue at main floor 3. Grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at conference room kitchen 4. Mastic for grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at conference room kitchen 5. Grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at electrical room 6. Mastic for grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at electrical room 7. Black sink coating at staff room 8. Soft black glazing caulking for interior window at lobby 9. Soft black glazing caulking for interior window at office 10. Joint compound at children s library 11. Joint compound at magazine 12. Joint compound at hallway by electrical room 13. Joint compound at conference room UEC:\ \REPORT.DOC Page 1 of 5

4 14. Joint compound at main floor 15. Joint compound at main floor 16. Adhesive for glazed wall tile at lobby men s room 17. Joint compound for glazed wall tile at lobby men s room 18. Roofing debris on top of ceiling tile at main floor 19. Roofing debris on top of ceiling tile at main floor x 4 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at main floor x 4 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at IT room x 2 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at electrical room x 2 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at main floor x 2 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at staff room x 1 Acoustical ceiling tile at lobby x 1 Acoustical ceiling tile at staff bathroom 27. Exterior window framing caulking 28. Exterior window framing caulking 29. Exterior window framing caulking 30. Interior framing caulking for exterior window 31. Exterior grey caulking for smooth wall panel 32. Exterior door framing caulking 33. Exterior door framing caulking Samples Results Type and Location of Material Sample Result 1. Carpet glue at main floor No Asbestos Detected 2. Carpet glue at main floor No Asbestos Detected 3. Grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at conference room kitchen No Asbestos Detected 4. Mastic for grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at conference room kitchen No Asbestos Detected 5. Grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at electrical room No Asbestos Detected 6. Mastic for grey 12 x 12 vinyl floor tile at electrical room No Asbestos Detected 7. Black sink coating at staff room 5% Asbestos 8. Soft black glazing caulking for interior window at lobby 10% Asbestos 9. Soft black glazing caulking for interior window at office 10% Asbestos 10. Joint compound at children s library No Asbestos Detected 11. Joint compound at magazine No Asbestos Detected 12. Joint compound at hallway by electrical room No Asbestos Detected 13. Joint compound at conference room No Asbestos Detected 14. Joint compound at main floor No Asbestos Detected 15. Joint compound at main floor No Asbestos Detected 16. Adhesive for glazed wall tile at lobby men s room No Asbestos Detected 17. Joint compound for glazed wall tile at lobby men s room No Asbestos Detected 18. Roofing debris on top of ceiling tile at main floor 25% Asbestos 19. Roofing debris on top of ceiling tile at main floor No Asbestos Detected x 4 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at main floor No Asbestos Detected x 4 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at IT room No Asbestos Detected x 2 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at electrical room No Asbestos Detected x 2 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at main floor No Asbestos Detected x 2 Suspended acoustical ceiling tile at staff room No Asbestos Detected x 1 Acoustical ceiling tile at lobby No Asbestos Detected x 1 Acoustical ceiling tile at staff bathroom No Asbestos Detected 27. Exterior window framing caulking No Asbestos Detected 28. Exterior window framing caulking No Asbestos Detected 29. Exterior window framing caulking No Asbestos Detected 30. Interior framing caulking for exterior window No Asbestos Detected UEC:\ \REPORT.DOC Page 2 of 5

5 31. Exterior grey caulking for smooth wall panel No Asbestos Detected 32. Exterior door framing caulking No Asbestos Detected 33. Exterior door framing caulking No Asbestos Detected Observations and Conclusions: The condition of ACM is very important. ACM in good condition does not present a health issue unless it is disturbed. Therefore, it is not necessary to remediate ACM in good condition unless it will be disturbed through renovation, demolition or other activity. 1. Black sink coating was found to contain asbestos. 2. Soft black glazing caulking for interior window was found to contain asbestos. 3. Roofing debris on top of ceiling tile was found to contain asbestos. 4. Damproofing on the exterior walls was assumed to contain asbestos. Damproofing was found to be sandwiched between exterior brick wall and CMU. The demolition contractor will have to segregate the ACM from non-acm building surfaces for proper disposal in an EPA approved landfill that does not recycle and must comply with DEP 310CMR A non-traditional work plan will be required. 5. Roofing material was assumed to contain asbestos. Roofing material does not have to be removed by a licensed asbestos contractor. However, the Demolition Contractor must comply with OSHA regulation during demolition and with state regulations for proper disposal. 6. Underground sewer pipe was assumed to contain asbestos. 7. All other suspect materials were found not to contain asbestos. Hidden ACM may be found during demolition activities. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB s)-electrical Equipment and Light Fixtures: Observations and Conclusions Visual inspection of various equipments such as light fixtures, thermostats, exit signs and switches was performed for the presence of PCB s and mercury. Ballasts in light fixtures were assumed to contain PCB s. Tubes in light fixtures, thermostats, signs and switches were assumed to contain mercury. It would be very costly to test those equipments and dismantling would be required to access. Therefore, the above mentioned equipments should be disposed in an EPA approved landfill as part of the demolition project. Lead Based Paint (LBP): Observations and Conclusions LBP was assumed to exist on painted surfaces. A library is not considered a regulated facility. All LBP activities performed, including waste disposal, should be in accordance with applicable Federal, State, or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations governing evaluation and hazard reduction. In the event of discrepancies, the most protective requirements prevail. These requirements can be found in OSHA 29 CFR 1926-Construction Industry, 29 CFR Construction Industry Lead Standards, 29 CFR Hazards Communication, 40 CFR 261-EPA Regulations. According to OSHA, any amount of LBP triggers compliance. PCB s in Caulking Material: Observations and Conclusions Building caulking was assumed to contain PCB s. PCB s are manmade chemicals that were widely produced and distributed across the country from the 1950s to 1977 until the production of PCB s was banned by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) law which became effective in PCB s are a class of chemicals made up of more than 200 different compounds. PCB s are non-flammable, stable, and good insulators so they were widely used in a variety of products including: electrical transformers and capacitors, cable and wire coverings, sealants and caulking, and household products such as television sets and fluorescent light fixtures. EPA requires that all construction waste including caulking be disposed as PCB s if PCB s level exceed 50 mg/kg (ppm). UEC:\ \REPORT.DOC Page 3 of 5

6 3.0 COST ESTIMATES: The cost includes removal and disposal of all accessible ACM, other hazardous materials and an allowance for removal and disposal of inaccessible or hidden ACM that may be found during the demolition. Location Material Approximate Quantity Cost Estimate ($) Staff Room Sinks 2 Total Tope of Ceiling Tiles Roofing Debris 2,500 SF 12, Various Locations Interior Windows 30 Total 6, Hidden Pipe and Hard Joint Insulation Unknown 5, Ceiling/Wall Demolition to Access ACM 2,500 SF 2, Light Fixtures Unknown 3, Exterior Damproofing on Walls 500 Tons 1 75, Transite Sewer Pipe Unknown 2 10, Estimated costs for Design, Construction Monitoring and Air Sampling Services 15, : As part of total demolition Total: 130, : As part of an addition 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF SURVEY METHODS AND LABORATORY ANALYSES: Asbestos samples were collected using a method that prevents fiber release. Homogeneous sample areas were determined by criteria outlined in EPA document 560/ a. Bulk material samples were analyzed using PLM and dispersion staining techniques with EPA method 600/M Inspected By: Leonard J. Busa Asbestos Inspector UEC:\ \REPORT.DOC Page 4 of 5

7 5.0 LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS: This report has been completed based on visual and physical observations made and information available at the time of the site visits, as well as an interview with the Owner s representatives. This report is intended to be used as a summary of available information on existing conditions with conclusions based on a reasonable and knowledgeable review of evidence found in accordance with normally accepted industry standards, state and federal protocols, and within the scope and budget established by the client. Any additional data obtained by further review must be reviewed by UEC and the conclusions presented herein may be modified accordingly. This report and attachments, prepared for the exclusive use of Owner for use in an environmental evaluation of the subject site, are an integral part of the inspections and opinions should not be formulated without reading the report in its entirety. No part of this report may be altered, used, copied or relied upon without prior written permission from UEC, except that this report may be conveyed in its entirety to parties associated with Owner for this subject study. UEC:\ \REPORT.DOC Page 5 of 5

8 Asbestos Identification Laboratory 165 New Boston St., Ste 227 Woburn, MA Web: Batch: January 09, 2017 Ammar Dieb Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road Framingham, MA Project Number: Project Name: Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk, MA Date Sampled: Work Received: Work Analyzed: Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116 Dear Ammar Dieb, Asbestos Identification Laboratory has completed the analysis of the samples from your office for the above referenced project. The information and analysis contained in this report have been generated using the EPA /600/R-93/116 Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. Materials or products that contain more than 1% of any kind or combination of asbestos are considered an asbestos containing building material as determined by the EPA. This Polarized Light Microscope (PLM) technique may be performed either by visual estimation or point counting. Point counting provides a determination of the area percentage of asbestos in a sample. If the asbestos is estimated to be less than 10% by visual estimation of friable material, the determination may be repeated using the point counting technique. The results of the point counting supersede visual PLM results. Results in this report only relate to the items tested. This report may not be used by the customer to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any other U.S. Government Agency. Laboratory results represent the analysis of samples as submitted by the customer. Information regarding sample location, description, area, volume, etc., was provided by the customer. Asbestos Identification Laboratory is not responsible for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Unless notified in writing to return samples, Asbestos Identification Laboratory discards customer samples after 30 days. Samples containing subsamples or layers will be analyzed separately when applicable. Reports are kept at Asbestos Identification Laboratory for three years. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Asbestos Identification Laboratory. NVLAP Lab Code: Massachusetts Certification License: AA State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health Approved Environmental Laboratory Registration Number: PH-0142 State of Maine, Department of Environmental Protection Asbestos Analytical Laboratory License Number: LB-0078(Bulk) LA-0087(Air) State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Department of Health Certification: AAL-121 State of Vermont, Department of Health Environmental Health License AL Thank you Ammar Dieb for your business. Michael Manning Owner/Director

9 January 09, 2017 Ammar Dieb Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road Framingham, MA Project Number: Project Name: Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk, MA Date Sampled: Work Received: Work Analyzed: Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116 FieldID Material Location Color Non-Asbestos % Asbestos % LabID 1 Carpet Glue Main Floor, Non Fiction yellow Carpet Glue Main Floor, Magazines yellow " VT-I (Grey w/ Multi Lg Conference- Kitchen Streaks) Mastic #3 Lg Conference- Kitchen gray brown VT-I Elect Rm gray Mastic #5 Elect Rm brown BL Sink DP Staff Rm Soft BL Win Interior Lobby Window Soft BL Win Interior Office Window Joint Compound (JC) Children's Library (AC) black Non-Fibrous 95 Detected Chrysotile 5 black Non-Fibrous 90 Detected Chrysotile 10 black Non-Fibrous 90 Detected Chrysotile 10 white JC Magazines (AC) white JC Hall by Elect Rm white JC Lg Conference white JC (Green Painted) By Search- Main Floor white Monday 09 January Page 1 of 3

10 FieldID Material Location Color Non-Asbestos % Asbestos % LabID 15 JC (Green Painted) By Movies- Main Floor white Adhesive for Glazed Wall Lobby Men's Room Tile Associated JC #16 Lobby Men's Room yellow white Assumed Roofing Debris Main Floor by Non Fiction on Top of SAT Assumed Roofing Debris Main Great on Top of SAT Courses x4 SAT Main Great Courses x4 SAT IT Room x2 SAT Elect Room x2 SAT Non Fiction- Main Floor x2 SAT-II Staff Rm x1 AT Lobby x1 AT Staff Bathroom Window Frame Caulk Meeting Room, Exterior Win Fr Office, Rear, Exterior Win Fr Rear, Exterior Interior Win Fr for Exterior Lg Conference, Exterior Win Grey Caulk for Smooth Rear, Exterior Wood Panels Door Fr Rear, Exterior Monday 09 January black Cellulose 10 Detected Non-Fibrous 65 Chrysotile 25 black Cellulose 20 Non-Fibrous 80 multi Mineral Wool 20 Cellulose 50 Non-Fibrous 30 multi Mineral Wool 45 Cellulose 45 Non-Fibrous 10 multi Mineral Wool 45 Cellulose 45 Non-Fibrous 10 multi Mineral Wool 20 Cellulose 50 Non-Fibrous 30 multi Mineral Wool 40 Cellulose 40 Non-Fibrous 20 multi Mineral Wool 30 Cellulose 50 Non-Fibrous 20 multi Mineral Wool 30 Cellulose 50 Non-Fibrous 20 Page 2 of 3

11 FieldID Material Location Color Non-Asbestos % Asbestos % LabID 33 Door Fr Lg Conference, Exterior Monday 09 January End of Report Page 3 of 3 Analyzed by: Batch: 18878

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